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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 875.58 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 875.58 and 275.47 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 875.58 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/875.58 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 875.58 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 241,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,196.02/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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